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Additional Resource:
Tools and Resources Handout for Educators
This handout brings together key School Mental Health Ontario resources shared in the webinar. It offers practical, ready-to-use tools to:
- Create mentally healthy, identity-affirming classrooms
- Support newcomer students and students with special education needs
- Access classroom activities like Wayfinder, Everyday Mental Health Practices, and conversation starters
- Explore student help-seeking resources such as My Circle of Support and Reaching Out
- Strengthen partnerships with families and support educator wellness
Use this handout as a quick reference guide to embed everyday mental health practices across grade levels and learning environments.
About the webinar:
In this session, Heather Carter (School Mental Health Ontario) and Stéphanie Oliver (School Mental Health Ontario; on secondment from Ottawa Catholic School Board) explore how mental health literacy can support student well-being and academic success—especially for students with learning disabilities and ADHD.
The presenters share:
- The role of the educator in supporting student mental health
- Foundations of mental health literacy
- Considerations for students accessing special education supports and services
- Early identification and support strategies
- Practical, classroom-ready tools and resources from School Mental Health Ontario
This webinar highlights evidence-informed, identity-affirming approaches to create inclusive classrooms and promote mental health for all learners.
Presenters:
- Heather Carter, M.S.W., R.S.W. — Co-Lead for Collaboration and Partnerships, Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Literacy, and Implementation Coach at School Mental Health Ontario
- Stéphanie Oliver, OCT — School Mental Health Ontario; on secondment from Ottawa Catholic School Board, consultant in mental health promotion and literacy
Learn more: www.smho-smso.ca
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